Critics claim short-term credit act would 'harm' New Mexican consumers most

By John Kelly | Aug 19, 2021

There are opposing views about the impact the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act, a bipartisan bill that establishes a federal usury limit of 36%, will have if it passes the Senate.

'Culture wars': America's majority disagree with publicly shaming the unvaccinated, new poll finds

By Trina Thomas | Aug 19, 2021

Do the unvaccinated need public shaming to encourage them to get a vaccine?

'We try our best': 25 years and counting, overworked Father Ugochukwu serves New Mexico

By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 19, 2021

This year, New Mexico area priest Father Charles Ugochukqu is celebrating 25 years since being ordained.

A note from the New Mexico Sun publishing group

By Carla Sonntag | Aug 19, 2021

The New Mexico Sun will be different; it will be a daily news source serving the entire state.

New Mexico flirts with 'guaranteed basic income' proposal

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 19, 2021

The state of New Mexico is now reported to be weighing a “guaranteed basic income” provision as a way of helping individuals known to be struggling financially.

'I need to know what’s going on': Site release footage from reported raid on home of New Mexico lawmaker Williams Stapleton

By David Beasley | Aug 19, 2021

A website has released bodycam footage reportedly from a July 18 law enforcement raid on the home of then State Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton, who is under investigation for fraud and recently resigned from the legislature, The Piñon Post reported.

El Paso Electric agrees to reduce emissions amid community pressure

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 19, 2021

Today, an agreement was reached between the Chaparral Coalition for Community Health and the Environment, the Sierra Club, Earthworks, and El Paso Electric (EPE) to significantly cut air pollution in El Paso and southern New Mexico.

Bandelier officials 'invite the public' after relaxing COVID restrictions

By Alexus Barnhart | Aug 18, 2021

New Mexico's Bandelier National Monument is excited to welcome guests back to participate in guided hikes and cultural craft demonstrations with the announcement of lessened COVID-19 restrictions.

Today's protection racket run by the homeless sanctioned by local governments

By Mick Rich | Aug 18, 2021

Yesterday’s Protection Racket: When we think of a Protection Racket, we think of the 1970’s movie “The Godfather” with Marlon Brando.

'I need another four years' – Keller, Gonzales 'interview' for Albuquerque mayor's job

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 17, 2021

On July 15, local pro-business nonprofit organization New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) hosted a Business and Social Hour (BASH), during which they held "job interview" style discussions with mayoral candidates Tim Keller and Manny Gonzales for the upcoming November 2 election.

Estancia mayor aims to preserve 'old school American' atmosphere of New Mexican town

By Juliette Fairley | Aug 17, 2021

Only an hour’s drive from bustling Albuquerque is Estancia, New Mexico, the core of Torrance County. While offering proximity to the big city, with a population of 1,600, the town also prides itself on a rural, homegrown atmosphere.

New Mexico Stands Up counsel criticizes governor's suggestion of vaccine requirement

By Savannah Howe | Aug 17, 2021

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham earlier this month, along with other state and federal lawmakers called on private businesses to make COVID-19 vaccinations a condition of employment and patronage through an open letter that boasted over two dozen signatures.

Colleges and universities announce new mask, vaccine mandates

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 17, 2021

Central New Mexico Community College (CNM), University of New Mexico (UNM) and New Mexico State University (NMSU) are mandating stricter mask-wearing policies and vaccination requirements, according to the Albuquerque Journal.